FINENESS Synonyms: 186 Similar and Opposite Words

fineness

noun

Definition of fineness

as in smallness

the quality or state of being little in size the fineness of the grains of sand enhances the appeal of the beach

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as in accuracy

the quality or state of being very accurate the fineness of the telescope's lens and mirror

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as in exquisiteness

the state or quality of having a delicate structure the fineness of the cat's bones

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as in elegance

dignified or restrained beauty of form, appearance, or style there's a fineness to the jewelry designs of Fabergé that elevates them to the level of decorative art

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Recent Examples of fineness The fineness of the line between the two genres indicates that in her work overall, change is a matter of gradations. — Lily Meyer, The Atlantic, 28 July 2026 My matzo balls took twice as long to cook according to her fineness in the video. — Molly Baz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Mar. 2026 The term plant texture refers to the fineness or coarseness, roughness or smoothness, heaviness or lightness of a particular plant. — David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 15 Feb. 2026

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Noun

Both Drake and Lütke rejected Canadian smallness, the reflex that says our cities are minor markets, our companies are acquisition targets, and our culture is a regional dialect of America's.

— Kumaran Nadesan, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
The designer said she was inspired by the smallness of the human compared to the universe’s vastness.

— Rachel Tashjian, CNN Money, 12 Mar. 2026

Definition of smallness

Noun

But figuring out how to implement generative AI is a trickier task for the Times in particular, a news institution that is obsessed with accuracy and attention to detail.

— Max Tani, semafor.com, 23 Aug. 2026
The Smith experience is always going to be a roller coaster, impressive feats of accuracy and arm talent mixed with desperation heaves and maddening turnovers.

— Zack Rosenblatt, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of accuracy

Noun

Hanging from the rafters, the tip of its blade points down ominously over viewers’ heads, emphasizing both the danger of the weapon and its fragility.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026
Summary Recent critical missile shortages highlight the fragility of traditional supply chains, optimized for stability but vulnerable to sudden demand or geopolitical shifts.

— Dennis Mitzner, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of fragility

Noun

Researchers combined computational modeling with precision synthetic chemistry to estimate how a molecule would behave before producing it.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 22 Aug. 2026
Then that incredible precision vanished for an inning — and just an inning.

— Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of precision

Noun

The stunning majesty of Florida’s wildlife, lands and culture is on display in a new show at Winter Garden’s SOBO Art Gallery.

— Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Aug. 2026
While national parks may garner peak interest from outdoor enthusiasts, travelers shouldn’t discount the accessibility and majesty of national forests for late summer and fall exploration.

— Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of majesty

Noun

Founded by Charles Tanqueray in London, the brand was built on a fearless pursuit of perfection — with over 300 versions created before the final London Dry expression was perfected.

— Forbes.com, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
That’s a far cry from the old days when brisket was an inexpensive favorite of working-class Jews who learned to slowly cook this notoriously tough slab of meat to tender perfection.

— Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of perfection

Noun

Made up of nearly 20 clinicians and EHR superusers, the CoLab brings end user feedback into the evaluation, testing, and refinement of new AI capabilities.

— Forbes.com, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
For creators who want additional control, Hi3D also provides tools for manual color adjustment, painting refinement, and detailed optimization through its Studio environment.

— Nia Bowers, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2026

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